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Last update on October 23, 2025
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Justin did a great job explaining services done w/cost. He finished the job in time required and cleaned up after. I would hire again A-1 Sewer and Drain again."
+13
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Steve did a wonderful job on my cabinet door installation. He made sure that the job was done perfectly and even cleaned up after. I am very happy with how the doors turned out. It is great to know that he wanted to make sure the work was done right."
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 45 years collective experience.
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Wilson and his crew are amazing! They fixed an armoire door (antique French, so no hinges) when no one else was able to do so, and restored its veneer and cleaned the glass on the doors which had 200 years of mineral deposits. Next, they reupholstered a barrel chair, doing a beautiful job; it looks better than when I first bought it. Wilson has over 40 years of restoration experience with the Catholic Church in Italy and Ecuador, and it shows. He is also very personable and diligent when informing his customers of their job status. I highly recommend d them."
+32
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Family owned & operated with over 35 years experience. Members of National Pest Management Assoc. & Virginia Pest Management Assoc. , Indoor Air Quality Association, and many others. Angies List discount applies. Company is forerunner in industry by using infrared technology to detect termites, moisture, mold etc.
+5
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"All work done in timely manner. Work area kept clean. Very pleased."
+6
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
Hard-working 25-year-old have been doing commercial and residential plumbing since I was 19 years old. I have six years of Plumbing experience under my belt and customer service is a top priority, next priority is the quality of work I deliver.
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Whenever you need a plumber in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach or Yorktown, think of us and we will be there. In addition to plumbing, our professional plumbing technicians are trained in the fields of drain cleaning, heating, air conditioning and electrical work. We have been serving Virginia, Maryland and D.C. for over 20 years! Our plumbers and technicians are some of the most highly skilled individuals in the country. Call Emerald Plumbing Company, and let us earn your business!
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1981
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Slow draining tub, a toilet that just won't flush, and some back flow when using the dishwasher left us thinking we just had a major clog. To our surprise, it was a collapsed sewer line that needed to be replaced. While there was a 1 week wait due to the time of year and the demands they were expecting, we were more than happy to wait the week. Work went quickly and smoothly, and was far less intrusive than we anticipated. Their staff even wore shoe coverings when coming into the house! Only some minor clean up work was required once they left, which appeared to be an oversight when they cleaned up. Everything else was back to normal after they left and no problems since."
Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Washer couldn’t be repaired wouldn’t let water run in & drain, plus it wouldn’t turn at all"
On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.
It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.
In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.
Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.
The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.
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